“these are the OEM tires on the BMW 520 year 2020. Amazing in everything. Had to change due after 5 years of fit. I drove 70k km. Excellent conditions in everything. Hightly recommended.”
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
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The Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 is a premium max-performance summer tire that blends strong everyday usability with genuine UHP capability. Across independent tests it regularly lands in the upper mid-pack to front pack, impressing in braking, efficiency and refinement. Owner feedback is more mixed, but still leans positive, with many drivers praising grip, steering feel and value. The main trade-offs are tread life and some size-to-size inconsistency, particularly in the wet as the tire ages.
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated March 2026.
- 84owner reviews
- 1,002,701miles driven
- 35professional tests
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View Test ResultsTested 35 times by independent publications, the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 averages a finish of 5th.
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire TestAuto Bild · 265/35 R19 | P4 / 10 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/45 R18 | P6 / 11 | |
| 2019 | 2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire TestGute Fahrt · 225/40 R18 | P5 / 10 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17 | P8 / 10 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tire TestACE · 235/45 R18 | P4 / 11 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 225/45 R17 | P7 / 16 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 265/35 R19 | P2 / 6 | |
| 2018 | 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire TestSport Auto · 265/35 R19 | P3 / 9 | |
| 2017 | 2017 Motor Mag UHP Tire Test235/35 R19 | P5 / 9 | |
| 2017 | 2017 EVO Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/40 R18 | P7 / 9 | |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R18 | P4 / 9 | |
| 2017 | 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R18 | P4 / 10 | |
| 2017 | 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/35 R19 | P2 / 9 | |
| 2016 | 2016 EVO Summer Performance Tire TestEVO · 235/35 R19 | P8 / 9 | |
| 2016 | 2016 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18 | P6 / 9 | |
| 2016 | 2016 Test World Performance Tire TestTest World · 225/40 R18 | P5 / 13 | |
| 2016 | 2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 235/40 R18 | P3 / 8 | |
| 2016 | 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 255/35 R20 | P2 / 6 | |
| 2016 | 2016 GTU Performance Summer Tire TestGTU · 225/45 R17 | P9 / 14 | |
| 2016 | 2016 ADAC Tire Test - 225/45 R17ADAC · 225/45 R17 | P5 / 16 | |
| 2015 | 2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tire TestEVO · 225/40 R18 | P7 / 10 | |
| 2015 | 2015 Auto Express Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17 | P4 / 11 | |
| 2015 | 2015 Auto Review Summer Tire TestAuto Review · 225/45 R17 | P4 / 9 | |
| 2015 | 2015 Top 5 Summer Performance Tires235/35 R19 | P3 / 5 | |
| 2015 | 2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tire TestAuto Express · 235/35 R19 | P3 / 7 | |
| 2014 | 2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17 | P8 / 10 | |
| 2014 | 2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tire TestAuto Review · 255/40 R19 | P3 / 7 | |
| 2014 | 2014 ACE Summer Tire TestACE · 225/45 R17 | P10 / 11 | |
| 2013 | 2013 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17 | P4 / 10 | |
| 2013 | 2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18 | P6 / 10 | |
| 2013 | 2013 European Summer Sports Tire TestADAC · 225/45 R17 | P6 / 19 | |
| 2012 | 2012 EVO Summer Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17 | P7 / 10 | |
| 2012 | 2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire TestSport Auto · 235/35 R19 | P3 / 9 | |
| 2012 | 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P3 / 15 | |
| 2012 | 2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17 | P3 / 50 |
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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205-305Width30-60Profile16-20Rim84-107 V-YLoad/
EU LabelAcross 84 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
66-75dB A/B
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Owner Reviews
Review this tireWhat owners say summarised from 75 reviews
Drivers' feedback on the Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 is mixed but leans moderately positive. Many high-scoring reviews praise strong dry and wet grip, confident handling/feedback, and good value, with several noting solid performance even on powerful cars and occasional track use. However, a significant minority report fast/uneven wear, increasing noise with age, and weaker wet grip for some fitments; a few mention vibration or sidewall/foam issues. Overall, the S1 evo2 suits drivers prioritizing performance and price, but longevity, noise, and wet consistency can be concerns.
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Owner ratings averaged from 84 ratings
- Owner score 74%
- Dry Grip 84%
- Handling 79%
- Road Feedback 76%
- Wet Grip 76%
- Comfort 72%
- Wear 66%
Featured reviews
“My 2019 Audi A4 avant has these tires (245/35/ZR190 fitted as new. I've done 6300 miles and the front tires have only 3mm left on them and rear 4/5mm left.Won't be buying them again when the time come for replacements.”
“got them fitted by spec on an Audi A5 - very silent in the beginning, got a fair bit louder after passing 40k km. competes easily with continental, michelin and co, for a fraction of a prize. best value for the money.”
All 75 Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 reviews
- Audi A4
- 245/35 R19
- Mostly Motorways
- Easy Going
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- 225/55 R19
- 11,000 miles
- Mostly Motorways
- BMW 520i
- 245/45 R18
- 60,000 miles
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
I drove 70k km.
Excellent conditions in everything. Hightly recommended.
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